How long is the commute from Hillsboro, OR?
Workers who live in Hillsboro, OR take an average of 22.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
60.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.3% take public transportation.
2.4% of workers walk to work.
22.0% work from home.
6.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 4.3%
- Work from home
- 22.0%
- Households without a car
- 6.1%
How people in Hillsboro get to work
| Means of transportation | Hillsboro | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 60.7% (±2.0 points) | 61.2% | 64.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±1.4 points) | 7.4% | 8.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.3% (±1.2 points) | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | 2.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 22.0% (±1.7 points) | 24.4% | 19.0% | 15.1% |
In Hillsboro, the average commute is lower than in Washington County (24.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (23.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hillsboro, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (3.1%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washington County, Hillsboro ranks 15 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 155 of 296.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hillsboro
| Vehicles available | Hillsboro | Washington County | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% (±1.0 points) | 5.6% | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±1.8 points) | 31.9% | 31.8% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% (±2.0 points) | 41.3% | 36.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.5% (±1.7 points) | 21.2% | 24.2% | 21.9% |
In Hillsboro, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washington County (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from Oregon (7.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hillsboro
| Hillsboro | Washington County | Oregon | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 22.0% (±1.7 points) | 24.4% (±0.7 points) | 19.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±0.4 points) | 98.0% (±0.3 points) | 96.6% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±0.7 points) | 95.4% (±0.4 points) | 92.4% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Hillsboro, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washington County (95.4%).
It is also higher than in Oregon (92.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hillsboro
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro | — | 22.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Rockcreek | 3.4 mi | 21.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
| Aloha | 3.9 mi | 25.4 minutes (±1.3) | Higher |
| Oak Hills | 4.7 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) | Not measurably different |
| Bethany | 5.3 mi | 23.9 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cornelius | 5.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Marlene Village | 5.6 mi | 22.6 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| North Plains | 5.7 mi | 25.8 minutes (±3.9) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Hills | 6.4 mi | 20.3 minutes (±2.1) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Cedar Hills, OR (20.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Aloha, OR (25.4 minutes), Cornelius, OR (28.7 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washington County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Cedar Mill | 24.6 minutes (±2.1) |
| 10 (tie) | Beaverton | 24.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 (tie) | Sherwood | 24.1 minutes (±1.1) |
| 12 | Bethany | 23.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | West Haven-Sylvan | 23.3 minutes (±3.0) |
| 14 | Garden Home-Whitford | 23.0 minutes (±3.3) |
| 15 (tie) | Hillsboro | 22.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 (tie) | Tigard | 22.9 minutes (±1.0) |
| 17 | Marlene Village | 22.6 minutes (±2.6) |
| 18 | Metzger | 22.5 minutes (±4.6) |
| 19 | Tualatin | 21.4 minutes (±1.1) |
| 20 | Oak Hills | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 21 (tie) | Rockcreek | 21.1 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 13 of 25 places in Washington County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hillsboro
How long is the average commute in Hillsboro?
Workers who live in Hillsboro, OR take an average of 22.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hillsboro without a car?
6.1% of households in Hillsboro have no vehicle, and 4.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hillsboro?
22.0% (±1.7 points) of workers who live in Hillsboro worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro city, Oregon
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro city, Oregon
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hillsboro city, Oregon
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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